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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-06-18-91-Adjourned w CDC 9269 MINUIES OF THE CITY MUNciIIC SIMITY IE'VEIDI!IEW IC OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY MOURNED REGULAR mEgrnc JUNE 18, 1991 The City Council /Cc t umunity Developmment Gc nission of the City of Daaney held an adjourned regular meeting at 4:30 p.m., June 18, 1991, in the Council Cumber of the Downey City Hall, Mayor Roy L. Paul presiding. PRESENT: Roy L. Paul Mayor /Chairman Barbara J. Hayden Mayor Pro ice - Chairman Diane P. Boggs Robert S. Brazelton ABSINT: Robert G. Cormack (excused) ALSO : Gerald M. Caton, City Manager Judith McDonnell, City Clerk Ken Farfsing, Assistant City Manager Lee Powell, Assistant City Manager Ron Irwin, Fire Chief James Jarrett, Director of Canrrunity Services Clayton Mayes, Police Chief William Ralph, Director of Public Works Art Rangel , Director of Canmunity Development Richard Redmayne, City Engineer Ronald Yoshiki, Asst. Director of Cattru ity Dev. /City Planner Joe Arranaga, Superintendent of Physical Services Bob Brace, Civil Engineer Bonnie Kehoe, Recreation Manager Greg Mayfield, Superintendent of Water /Sanitation Robert Messinger, Assistant to the City Manager Ed Velasco, Houses Manager June Yotsuya, Assistant to the City Manager WATER RATES - FISCAL YEAR 1991 -92 RE SOIITrICH NO. 5440 A RESOIUI'ICI OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF IIIE CITY OF DOWNY Fit THE TL Y OF DOiOY AND I RESOLDTICH M. 5379 Mr. Caton explained the City obtains 80 percent of its water f r0 u underground wells, and the remaining 20 percent is curchased frcam the Central Basin Municipal Water District. The City has received large rate increases from both the Central and West Basin Replenishment District and the West Basin Municipal District. Mr. John Norman, General Manager, and Tim Kellerman, Member of the Central Basin Water Replenishment District, distributed information and proceeded to explain the reasons for the rate increases being passed on to cities. They responded to questions of the Council. The Resolution was read by title only. It was moved by Council Member Boggs, seconded by Council Member Hayden, arx u animcusly carried (Council Member cormack absent) to waive further reading artd adopt. • Council/Cannunity Dev. Conn. Minutes 6/18/91 (adj .) - grit S UDY SMSIC - C LI Y OF DoIVEY EUDGEr Fit FISCAL YEAR 1991 -92 Mr. Caton presented the proposed City of Downey Budget for Fiscal Year 1991 -92 totaling $55, 552 , 223 , which is down 1.2 percent or approximately $675, 000 fran last year. He pointed out that the current recession and actions occurring at the State level have had a severe impact on revenue, and he is presenting a balanced budget. The economic recession has impacted the City's revenue from sales taxes, transient occupancy taxes, property transfer taxes, and interest earnings, and he noted the particular decline in sales tax revenue. If revenues do not .improve, it will mean reviewing the possibility of mid -year Guts. Mr. Caton canmented on increased costs for retirement benefits and health insurance that were not in last year's budget. In considering this year's budget, attempts have been made to avoid layoffs, continue maintaining public safety programs at the same level, avoid using what 0 "'1 little reserves the City has, and minimize fee increases. Mr. Caton contented regarding the increase or decrease in each department's budget and noted the majority of services citizens expect to receive has been preserved. Also, the budget does not contain any salary increase for employees and a hiring freeze is being continued, although three positions are recanmended for upgrading. Mr. Caton discussed reductions and changes contained in various programs throughout the budget and further noted the State's failure to pass its budget by the mandated deadline could have additional impact on the City's revenues, which may result in the need for certain Mr. Powell discussed selected revenue projections and highlighted same of the major revenue sc roes contained in the beget. Council Member Boggs referenced correspondence received frown the Downey Chamber of Commerce requesting continuation of its contract with the City in the annual amount of $20 , 000 instead of the proposed $10,000; a letter regarding cuts in the Library budget; a letter concerning $40,000 dcwntown revitalization; and several letters of concern that the City continue to support the Rio Hondo Temporary Han e. She recammerviecl not selling advertising space in the City's publication. Council Member Boggs expressed cow regarding the budget situation in all levels of government due to the economic situation, mentioning there may be a need in the future to place a cap in certain areas, including salaries. It was pointed out the budget does not contain cost-of-living increases for any employees, but merit adjustments are included. The Council commenced with its review of each is budget. There were no Changes in the proposed budgets for the City Council, City Attorney, City Clerk- Treasurer, r, City Manager, Administrative Se. rvi , and Fire Department. In discussing the Pali+oe Department budget, questions were raised regardim the 12 motor officer positions. It was indicated by Chief Mayes that 8 of the 12 positions are airrently filled. Mayor Paul compared the ability of a Police vehicle versus a motor officer to issue citations, noting a police vehicle can do the job just as well. It was pointed out that motor officers can travel where another vehicle cannot, particularly in a traffic gridlock situation. council /Community Dev. Cantu. Minutes 6/18/91 (adj . ) -2- 927! Mr. Caton mentioned Chief Mayes has been working on a plan for dividing the City into grids and assigning patrol vehicles to do all policing within a certain grid. He also indicated he is not planning to unfreeze the four position that are currently vacant, and he is not pleased with the policy allowing officers to take their motorcycles home. He will be a new policing concept for the City � � ty and indicated he would have no objection to reducing the number of motor officers to 8 and looking at the new concept to see where the motor officers fit in. The Council concurred with reducing the _ number of motor officers to 8 and adding the 4 unfilled positions positions. pos lops to the 34 patr�l��ositions. The meeting was recessed at 6:15 p.m. and recxtivened at 6 :25 p.m. with Council Members/Commissioners Boggs, Hayden, Brazelton, Paul present; Council /- Commissioner Cormack absent. Mr. Caton mentioned he is recommending in the Police De ' Department budget e11n1- . nation of the ultralight, inasruch as it is in need of major, expensive repairs. There were no changes in the Public Voris Department , although discussion did take place regarding the need for increasing the level of sweeping on State highways. The Council expressed their best wishes to Mr. Ralph on his retirement. The Community Services Department budget was reviewed. Council Member Boggs read a letter fromm Joyce Lawrence, former member of the Library Advisory Board, expressing concern regarding cuts in the Library budget. Mr. Jarrett outlined the proposed Library cuts and haw they will modify the Library operation but not reduce hours. It is hoped to install full services as soon as money becomes available. He responded to further questions of the Council specific programs in regarding s�pee p grams the budget. Mayor Paul carted on a recent City-School Committee meeting, , wherein recommendatican were made to curtail certain uses of the swimming pool. During discussion, Council Members voiced com &cut providing funds for needed Library services and lifeguards for the swi fining pool. Council Member Brazeltcn suggested funding these services from either the Golf course or Cable IV fund. Mr. Caton prefer consideration be given to Cable IV reserve hands and leaving the Golf Course fund intact for future development of the Golf Course. It was the decision of Council to use Cable TV funds as recommended until after the joint meeting of the Council and Recreation & Community Services Commission concerning Golf Course development and make further determination at that time. Mr. Jarrett will provide information on priorities for the Library. The Community Devela nit Department budget was then discussed. Mayor Paul recognized representatives of the Dminey Chamber of Commerce present in the audience. Council/Comnunity Dev. Comm. Minutes 6/18/91 (adj .) -3- t.r #sy c It was recommended and concurred by Council to allocate $15, 000 for the Downey Chamber of Camerce. Council Member Hayden ized the need to move forward with the Dawnta ,n Revitalization Plan, which was concurred by Council Member Boggs and Mayor Paul. Due to a conflict of interest, Council Member Brazelton abstained from any discussion on the Dawntcwn Revitalization Plan. Mr. Caton mentioned at the request of Council, funds will be included for the Downtown Plan, but he noted staff has been inundated with the planning process and he has asked staff to concentrate on the specific plan around the mall. At this time the remaining programs of the budget that have not been reviewed were opened up for questions of the Council. Curing discussion on the Rio Hondo Temporary Hate, Mr. Caton indicated that $15,000 has been included in the budget, which is the sane amcmnt as last year. He also mentioned it is possible Damey will be dropped from the program because it is not contributing $50,000. Council concurred with looking at funding community services requests mid - year, and if the budget situation has changed, to include funding at that time. Council Member Boggs noted there could be a change in the SEAAC.A budget based on new population figures. This will be reviewed by staff. a?AL CATIC : None ADJC : 7:25 p.m. The meeting was adjourned to 6:30 p.m., June 25, 1991, in the Council Chamber of Downey City Hall. 0 J •► • th E. McDonnell, Cis : Clerk/Secretary Roy L. ul, Mayor/ irrnan IF Council/Community Dev. Corn. Minutes 6/18/91 (adj .) -4- 1